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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a 35-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump, declined Trump’s invitation to visit the United States, citing prior commitments and a pre-existing schedule.The invitation was extended for a stopover in Washington as Modi was returning from the G7 Summit in Canada. Instead, Modi invited President Trump to visit India for the upcoming Quad Summit, likely
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a significant 35-minute phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, firmly conveyed India’s evolving doctrine on terrorism and its uncompromising stance on sovereignty and mediation.This call, which took place after a planned in-person meeting at the G7 Summit was cancelled due to Trump’s early return to the US, marked the first direct interaction between
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to equip its Su-30MKI and Jaguar fighter jets with SAAW missiles developed by the DRDO. These missiles are capable of hitting targets over 100 kilometres away. The Defence Ministry is expected to take up the proposal soon, as the focus on long-range precision weapons continues to grow.IAF will upgrade its strike capabilities by acquiring an advanced,
During a 35-minute telephonic conversation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it unequivocally clear to US President Donald Trump that the United States played no role in the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan.This direct assertion by Modi came in response to repeated claims by Trump that the US had mediated or influenced the cessation of hostilities, including suggestions that
The latest reports from Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) reveal a significant decline in the flow of Indus water from India to Pakistan, particularly impacting the Sindh province where water releases dropped by 16.87% compared to the same period last year.On June 16, only 1.33 lakh cusecs were released to Sindh, down from 1.6 lakh cusecs, while Punjab province also saw a reduction
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, has issued a rare and strongly worded condemnation of the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.FATF’s statement emphasised that such attacks are not possible without financial resources and the ability to
In the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives and significantly disrupted tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, the region is witnessing a gradual yet promising return of foreign tourists, particularly from Europe. The incident had initially cast a shadow over the Union Territory’s reputation as a safe travel destination, leading to a sharp decline in
After a five-year hiatus, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Nathula Pass in Sikkim has resumed, marking a significant moment for both pilgrims and the region. The first batch, comprising 36 yatris—23 men and 13 women—set out for the 18 Mile base on Monday, ahead of their scheduled journey to Mansarovar on June 20.This renewed pilgrimage route is notable for its robust logistical and security
Following the escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel, anxiety gripped scores of families in Jammu and Kashmir whose children were pursuing professional degrees, primarily MBBS, in various Iranian cities. The situation turned dire as reports of heavy bombing in Tehran surfaced, leaving students stranded and their families desperate for information and assistance.One such family, the
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog on money laundering and terror financing, has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. In its official statement, FATF expressed "grave concern" over the attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, emphasizing that such acts of terror "could not occur without